Bang Bang Shrimp
Perfect Bang Bang Shrimp - an easy, quick, and delicious meal ready in under 30 minutes. Featuring crispy shrimp in a creamy, spicy sauce.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lbs. large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce adjust for spice level
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For Garnish
- Sliced green onions
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the shrimp in the cornstarch, making sure they're evenly coated.
- Fry the coated shrimp in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Place the fried shrimp on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While the shrimp is cooking, dice your tomatoes and slice your green onions.
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, and sugar. Taste and adjust the spice level with more sriracha if needed. Set the sauce aside.
- In a large bowl, drizzle the crispy shrimp with the prepared Bang Bang Sauce. Toss the shrimp to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish the Bang Bang Shrimp with chopped green onions and tomatoes.
- Serve your homemade Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer or over a bed of white rice or fresh lettuce.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 16gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1008mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 0.5mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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